Stratiomydas
Wilcox, Papavero & Pimentel, 1989
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1Stratiomydas is a of mydas flies ( Mydidae) established in 1989. The genus contains four described distributed in Mexico, with records from Colima and Nayarit states. Species in this genus were previously classified under other genera before being separated based on morphological characteristics. Like other mydid flies, members are likely large-bodied and robust, though specific ecological data remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stratiomydas: //ˌstræti.oʊˈmaɪ.dəs//
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Distribution
Mexico. Known from Colima (type locality of S. colimas) and Nayarit (S. nayaritae). S. rufiventris has broader distribution records in Mexico.
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Etymology
The name combines 'Stratiomy-' (referring to the Stratiomyidae, soldier flies) with 'mydas' (from Mydidae), reflecting perceived morphological similarities to soldier flies that influenced earlier classifications.